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It’s no secret that the spa and wellness providers in Bangkok are second to none — you just have to choose your preferred vibe. Whether it is a luxurious spa palace or a no-frills storefront down a slender alley, Bangkok has the wellness market cornered. A Thai massage is a distinct and unique fashion of therapeutic massage; it makes use of no oils or aromatherapy, and as an alternative focuses on passive stretching, acupressure, and increasing the range of motion of your muscular tissues.

(“Exceptional design and attention to detail,” one other reader noted.) A fabulous indoor pool, an intimate spa, and Michelin-starred meals at Le Gabriel are equally attractive causes to linger on property, although the Champs-Élysées is just steps away. This transporting hotel set on 15 acres of tropical gardens has welcomed the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Michelle Obama over the course of its 90-year historical Travel …